# Tomatoes Grown in Florida and Imported Tomatoes; Final Rule to Change Minimum Grade Requirements
> **Agricultural Marketing Service** · Final rule. · Published 1998-03-13 · Effective 1998-03-30 · 63 FR 12396
## Document
- **Document number:** 98-6618
- **Category:** marketing-order
- **Sub-agency:** Agricultural Marketing Service
- **Federal Register citation:** 63 FR 12396
- **CFR reference:** 7 CFR 966
- **Publication date:** 1998-03-13
- **Effective date:** 1998-03-30
- **USDA docket:** Docket No. FV98-966-1 FR
## Abstract

This final rule increases the minimum grade requirements for Florida and imported tomatoes. The grade requirements are changed from U.S. No. 3 to U.S. No. 2. The change in grade requirements will help the Florida tomato industry meet domestic market needs, increase returns to producers, and provide consumers with higher quality tomatoes. Application of the increased grade requirements to imported tomatoes is required under section 8e of the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/03/13/98-6618/tomatoes-grown-in-florida-and-imported-tomatoes-final-rule-to-change-minimum-grade-requirements)
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